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Aviation CPT roles span flight operations, air traffic management, airport planning, and aerospace systems, all fields where hands-on work is inseparable from classroom instruction. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the role must directly align with your enrolled aviation or aerospace program.
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Kimley-Horn is looking for Planning students to join our San Jose, California (CA) Aviation Planning team in Summer 2027! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development of aviation planning and strategy studies for state DOTs and airport clients, including:
- State aviation system plans
- Aviation economic impact analyses
- Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) planning initiatives
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Airport business plans, master plans, and Airport Layout Plans (ALPs)
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Conduct research, data collection, and analysis to inform planning recommendations and policy decisions
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Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured technical reports, memoranda, and presentation materials
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Support project managers in organizing tasks, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely completion of assignments
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Coordinate with internal team members and external stakeholders, including state aviation agencies, airport sponsors, and industry partners
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Demonstrate strong follow-through by proactively closing the loop on assigned tasks and communicating status updates
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Contribute to a collaborative team environment while taking ownership of individual work products
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Apply GIS and other analytical tools (as applicable) to support planning and visualization efforts
QUALIFICATIONS
- In the process of receiving a Planning Degree (Bachelors or Masters) from an accredited program in one of the following majors:
- City and Regional Planning
- Urban Planning
- Transportation Planning
- Aviation Planning
COMPENSATION
- Hourly Rate: $33.00/hr - $34.00/hr
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
INTRODUCTION
Kimley-Horn is looking for Planning students to join our San Jose, California (CA) Aviation Planning team in Summer 2027! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Support the development of aviation planning and strategy studies for state DOTs and airport clients, including:
- State aviation system plans
- Aviation economic impact analyses
- Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) planning initiatives
-
Airport business plans, master plans, and Airport Layout Plans (ALPs)
-
Conduct research, data collection, and analysis to inform planning recommendations and policy decisions
-
Prepare clear, concise, and well-structured technical reports, memoranda, and presentation materials
-
Support project managers in organizing tasks, tracking deliverables, and ensuring timely completion of assignments
-
Coordinate with internal team members and external stakeholders, including state aviation agencies, airport sponsors, and industry partners
-
Demonstrate strong follow-through by proactively closing the loop on assigned tasks and communicating status updates
-
Contribute to a collaborative team environment while taking ownership of individual work products
-
Apply GIS and other analytical tools (as applicable) to support planning and visualization efforts
QUALIFICATIONS
- In the process of receiving a Planning Degree (Bachelors or Masters) from an accredited program in one of the following majors:
- City and Regional Planning
- Urban Planning
- Transportation Planning
- Aviation Planning
COMPENSATION
- Hourly Rate: $33.00/hr - $34.00/hr
WHY KIMLEY-HORN?:
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it—that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
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Get Access To All JobsAviation CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does aviation CPT work count toward FAA flight hour requirements?
It depends on what the role involves. CPT work in a flight training capacity at an FAA-certificated operator can log toward certain flight hour milestones, but ground operations, dispatch, or planning roles don't generate loggable time regardless of CPT status. Confirm with your program's flight operations coordinator before assuming any CPT position builds toward your certificate or rating.
Can I do CPT at an airline, airport authority, or defense contractor?
Yes, all three employer types are eligible for CPT as long as the role is integral to your aviation or aerospace program and your DSO approves the authorization. Defense contractors often require additional security screening or background checks that can extend onboarding timelines beyond the standard CPT start date, so build in extra lead time when pursuing those roles.
How do I find aviation employers who understand CPT hiring?
Search Migrate Mate to identify aviation employers with documented LCA filing history, companies that have filed for work visas before are far more likely to have HR processes in place for international student onboarding. Regional carriers, aerospace manufacturers, and airport management companies tend to hire CPT students more regularly than smaller general aviation operators.
What happens to my CPT authorization if my internship converts to a full-time offer before graduation?
Your CPT authorization covers only the dates and hours your DSO approved. If you're offered a full-time position before your graduation date, you can't simply extend CPT, you'd need a new authorization request covering the new term, or you'd need to graduate and transition to OPT. Accepting full-time hours without updated CPT authorization is a status violation.
Does completing 12 months of full-time aviation CPT eliminate my OPT eligibility?
Yes. Accumulating 12 or more months of full-time CPT across your enrollment eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, per USCIS regulations. Part-time CPT, defined as fewer than 20 hours per week, doesn't count toward that 12-month limit. Structure your aviation CPT authorizations carefully if post-graduation OPT is part of your work authorization plan.